Countries Most Reliant on Trade Taxes (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Eswatini leads with taxes on international trade (% of revenue) of 35.5%.
Botswana ranks #2 at 32.6%.
Namibia ranks #3 at 30.6%.
Solomon Islands ranks #4 at 27.6%.
Cote d'Ivoire ranks #5 at 25.5%.
Top 25 Countries by Taxes on International Trade (% of revenue)
| # | Country | Taxes on International Trade (% of revenue) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Eswatini | 35.5% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Botswana | 32.6% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Namibia | 30.6% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Solomon Islands | 27.6% | 2022 |
| 5 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 25.5% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Bahamas, The | 23.7% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Philippines | 23.1% | 2023 |
| 8 |  Gabon | 19.8% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 18.5% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Ethiopia | 18.5% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Maldives | 17.7% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Tanzania | 16.9% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Guinea-Bissau | 16.7% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Nepal | 16.6% | 2023 |
| 15 |  Central African Republic | 15.9% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Togo | 15.3% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Cabo Verde | 15.0% | 2020 |
| 18 |  Fiji | 13.8% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Kazakhstan | 13.2% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Lesotho | 13.0% | 2024 |
| 21 |  St. Kitts and Nevis | 12.9% | 2020 |
| 22 |  Sri Lanka | 12.8% | 2023 |
| 23 |  Palau | 12.3% | 2020 |
| 24 |  Cameroon | 11.2% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Argentina | 11.2% | 2023 |
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FAQ
What is the highest taxes on international trade (% of revenue) in 2021?
Eswatini has the highest taxes on international trade (% of revenue) at 35.5% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 116 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.